Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Accepting Applications for the
Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program
An
initiative of the
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, the Barbara Jordan Health Policy
Scholars Program brings talented college seniors and recent graduates to
Washington, D.C., where they are placed in congressional offices and
learn about health policy issues, particularly those affecting racial
and ethnic minority and underserved communities.
Through the ten-week program (May 17-July 24, 2010), scholars gain
knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues
while further developing their critical thinking and leadership skills.
In addition to gaining experience in a congressional office, scholars
participate in seminars and site visits as a way of augmenting their
knowledge of healthcare issues and write and present a health policy
research memo that addresses a problem of concern to disadvantaged
populations.
Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who will be seniors or recent
graduates (less than two years) of an accredited U.S. college or
university in the fall of 2010. Graduate students and individuals with
an advanced degree are not eligible to apply. Successful applicants will
show evidence of academic achievement and will either be a member of a
population that is adversely affected by racial or ethnic disparities in
health and/or have experience working in or with programs that address
health issues disproportionately affecting racial and ethnic minorities
or underserved communities or have done previous academic work related
to health disparities.
Scholars receive approximately $7,500 in support, which includes a
stipend of $2,000 upon successful completion of the program, a daily
expense allowance for meals and local transportation,
transportation/airfare to and from Washington, D.C., and lodging at
Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Visit the KFF Web site for complete program information.
Contact:
Link to Complete RFP
ASPH/NHTSA
Fellowship Program
Now accepting
Applications!
Purpose:
The ASPH/NHTSA
Fellowship Program is a prestigious opportunity for an interested public
health
graduate with
good research and analytic skills who is dedicated to reducing the economic
impact
of traffic
injuries in the United States. The selected fellow will have an opportunity
to take a first-hand
look at the
workings of the federal agency dedicated to reducing motor vehicle crashes
and become
involved in
NHTSA’s role in addressing motor vehicle and highway safety. The Fellow
should be an
early-career
public health professional with interest in injury prevention and behavioral
research.
Opportunities for the
fellowship may include:
• Conducting
literature reviews.
• Analyzing
survey data from impaired driving, occupant protection and
pedestrian/bicycle
safety surveys.
• Analyzing data
from a large travel speed survey to identify the factors under which drivers
speed.
• Participating
with experienced professionals, in design, review and evaluation of research
studies on
topics.
• Reviewing
research reports and writing research summaries on traffic safety topics.
• Participating
in fellowship related meetings and conferences.
• Participating
in field observations.
• Participating
on teams and working with other NHTSA and Department of Transportation
offices.
• Training
opportunities related to traffic safety and/or professional development.
Upon completion
of the Fellowship, the selected applicant will have made a useful
contribution to
a project of
public health importance that is related to the mission of NHTSA, and will
have carried
out scientific
work that, if applicable, is acceptable to the sponsoring academic
institution for degree
credit as
specified at the beginning of the fellowship.
Eligibility:
• US Citizen or
permanent resident (green card)
• Recent
graduate of a ASPH member school of public health (within 5 years) or
graduating
by September
2009
Application
Deadline: Friday, August 28th, 2009
To learn more
about ASPH/NHTSA Fellowship:
http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=751&JobProg_ID=12
